Five months ago, Tina Mulliner was happy, engaged and one week away from walking down the aisle.

Now, she is living alone, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, and trying to survive in a wheel chair that is falling apart.

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In July, Mulliner and her fiancé Ron Skolte got out of church and both were hit by an alleged drunk driver. Mulliner survived but her fiancé did not.

"He was the first person I actually lived with my entire life that did not abuse me in any way. He respected me and I respected him and we were perfect together," said Mulliner.

Mulliner was disabled before the accident, but her condition was worsened by the accident. Her left pelvis was broken in three different places and her right hip socket busted.

"What I go through everyday is trying to stay pain free," said Mulliner.

She needs a wheel chair to get around most of the time. The one that she is currently using is on loan and about to be taken back. It is used, the wheels are worn, the joystick broken and the frame scratched.

Mulliner is unable to buy this wheel chair or a new one because it is too expensive.

"I need to heal. I need this to heal and my freedom. I need to get my freedom back," said Mulliner.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is trying to help Mulliner by calling various agencies like the United Way, but MADD said that no one has the money to buy a new wheel chair.

A new chair would cost around $2,000.

On Monday, Sandia Wheelchair Solutions announced it will be donating a new custom-made wheelchair to Mulliner. It will be customized and aid in her therapy.

Workers said it's a labor of love.

"It is a fun and rewarding job giving people their mobility back. It's like giving them their legs back in a lot of situations," said Christopher Garcia, with Sandia Wheelchair Solutions.

"I'm glad we're in a position to help this lady and make happier holidays for her," said Terry Weaver, with Sandia Wheelchair Solutions.